The Poke Trend

Poke has been popular for years in Hawaii, but it's popularity is quickly catching on here on the mainland.  Poke is raw fish, usually tuna, that is seasoned with garlic, chilis and onions.  A poke bowl, which is a new food trend on the West Coast, is similar to a burrito bowl, only with an Asian flair.  Rice on the bottom, seasoned raw fish on top, and several veggies on top of that.  Sliced onion, chopped green onion, sliced avocado, soy sauce, roe, cherry tomatoes and sesame seeds are the most popular condiments.

I was in LA a few months ago and tried to visit a poke restaurant, but couldn't because we arrived before opening.  Now I see San Diego is loaded with poke restaurants, none of which I have tried, but that Carlsbad now has Yoshino, a poke restaurant, that I will try for lunch very soon.  Food trends change rapidly.  Sushi, pizza and burgers seem to be most popular right now, but poke may catch on.   It's fresh and delicious and very healthy.  I can't wait to try Yoshino, North County's first poke restaurant.

Just for your information, and for barbeque fans, Texas Roadhouse, on El Camino and the 78 is just about to open.  Another place for North County residents to try.  We're getting lots of new restaurants all of a sudden, and I hope many of them are good enough for a second visit.